Ishaara (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film

Released in 1964, Ishaara is a drama film directed by K. Amarnath, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Sent to Boarding School at a very young age, Mala returns home to Delhi after 10 years to find that everything has changed. Her widowed mom has re-married wealthy Khemchand, and all of the family, which consists of sister, Shashi; brother, Deep, and a younger brother, Munna, live in a palatial house. Khemchand does business illicitly as an insurance broker, when the government decides to nationalize insurance companies, he is arrested and sentenced to 7 years in jail. His entire family is thrown out on the street.
Who’s in it. Ishaara stars Joy Mukherjee as Vijay, Vyjayanthimala as Mala, Azra as Shashi and Shammi as Muniya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ishaara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ishaara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ishaara (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ishaara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ishaara?
- Ishaara stars Joy Mukherjee, Vyjayanthimala, Azra, Shammi and Jayant.
- When was Ishaara released?
- Ishaara was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.